Family Advocate
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Human Services/ Social Work
Family Advocate I, II or III
OAI has an opening for a Family Advocate I, II or III at West Plains Head Start.
Rate of Pay: $15.13 – $19.46 per hour. Rate TBD.
Hours:
Monday – Friday (36-40 hours when school in session);
Full-Time Position; benefits after first 90 days.
Objectives
To provide support services to strengthen families and to encourage family engagement, which will enhance child outcomes. To support the teacher and classroom staff in achieving positive child outcomes.
Education and Experience
Family Advocate —Range 13 or 14. High school diploma or HiSET. Must obtain Family Development Credential (FDC) credential, certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. If non-credentialed, a training plan would be required until credentials and meeting that required within the set timeframe from date of hire.
Family Advocate I—Range 12. Associate Degree in Early Childhood, social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field or equivalent coursework if approved by standards.
Family Advocate II—Range 11. Baccalaureate Degree in early childhood, social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field or equivalent coursework if approved by standards.
Family Advocate III—Range 10. Master's degree in early childhood, or social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field or equivalent coursework if approved by standards.
Specific Responsibilities
- Meet established child development outcomes; ability to stand, sit, crawl, kneel, walk, carry, balance, stoop, see, hear, talk and lift.
- Ensure compliance with program regulations and standards.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation;
- Contribute to team effort;
- Promote the Head Start program;
- Develop professional and technical knowledge.
Interested applicants may pick up an application at any OAI location or by downloading the application below.
Applicants must be able to provide verification of education and experience, pass background and fingerprint check, physical and TB/TB Assessment.
If interested in applying, please forward a completed employment application, with education verification no later than Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. Posting expires 11/24/2026.
Forward completed applications to:
Ozark Action, Inc.
Attn:
Personnel
710
E. Main St.
West Plains, MO 65775
Email to:
Human Resources
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD—Missouri Relay Number is or dial 711 for assistance.
OAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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